Director Of Construction Inspection Services

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Construction Inspection Services

Job Description

The Director of Construction Inspection Services leads and manages the Construction Inspection Department, overseeing both field and office operations to ensure high-quality, compliant, and efficient project delivery. This role combines technical civil engineering expertise with strong leadership, department management, and client-facing responsibilities. The director builds and mentors a team of inspectors, coordinates complex public-sector projects, and drives continuous improvement in procedures, quality standards, and service offerings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Construction Inspection Department, providing direction, mentorship, training, and performance management for inspection staff.
• Oversee day-to-day field and office operations to ensure projects are executed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with client, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Assign inspection personnel to projects, manage department staffing levels, and balance workloads to meet schedule and budget commitments.
• Review inspection reports, daily logs, project records, and client deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with project specifications and standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for inspectors, project managers, clients, and public agencies, providing guidance on construction methods, codes, and inspection procedures.
• Ensure all inspection activities comply with applicable standards, codes, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve project issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to support successful project delivery and departmental efficiency.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, and client relationship management to support growth in inspection services.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve departmental procedures, quality control standards, and operational best practices.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress, assess staff performance, and verify the quality of construction and inspection work.
• Support strategic growth initiatives by identifying opportunities to expand inspection service offerings and enhance the department’s capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, planning, and field services teams to ensure integrated, multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, safety, and high-quality service within the inspection team.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in construction inspection, civil engineering, or construction management.
• Minimum 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience managing inspection teams or technical staff.
• Proven experience running or managing a construction inspection department or similar operational unit.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, project specifications, and industry standards.
• Experience overseeing infrastructure, transportation, site development, utility, municipal, or vertical construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and personnel simultaneously in both field and office environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with inspectors, engineers, clients, and public agencies.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to interpret and apply construction documents, codes, and specifications in both field and office settings.
• Experience with construction inspection and construction management processes, including documentation, reporting, and quality control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with ACI-related standards or certifications and their application in construction inspection.
• Experience working with construction documents and on active construction sites.
• Experience in public-sector projects, including municipal, infrastructure, and transportation work.
• Experience contributing to or leading business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship activities.
• Proven ability to drive efficient management of inspection personnel and project workloads.
• Track record of delivering high-quality and timely project deliverables that meet regulatory and client expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to foster strong client relationships that support repeat business.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards and to supporting the continued growth and development of an inspection department.

Work Environment

The role involves a balanced mix of office and field work, and the director must be comfortable operating in both environments. In the office, you will work closely with engineers, planners, surveyors, technicians, CAD designers, drafters, and field services representatives as part of a multidisciplinary team. Field work includes regular site visits to active construction projects to monitor progress, assess quality, and support inspection staff. The organization has a long-established presence providing engineering and planning services across New Jersey and neighboring states, with a strong focus on public-sector clients and an emphasis on avoiding conflicts of interest. The culture supports collaboration, professional growth, and technical excellence, with a diverse team of licensed engineers, surveyors, planners, scientists, and architects. As an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, the company promotes an inclusive, respectful workplace where all qualified individuals have the opportunity to contribute and advance.

This is a Permanent position based out of Mount Holly, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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This is a fully onsite position in Mount Holly,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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